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Talented RB Isn’t The Sharpest Tool

For my money Le’Veon Bell is the best running back in the NFL.

The former Michigan State Spartan possesses the ideal combination of speed, power, elusiveness, change of direction skills, pass-catching ability and he’s an accomplished pass blocker. Teams have no choice but to commit resources to stop him, which in turn opens up other options for Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger and offensive coordinator Todd Haley.

There are times when Bell seems unstoppable.

The one most likely to stop Bell is Bell himself.

His inflated ego may soon dwarf that of Donald Trump and the sound bites he’s shelling out may help to thwart Bell and the Pittsburgh offense in 2016.

“I don’t think it was just (Burfict); it was like the whole team was really out there trying to like twist my ankles and do little dirty stuff in between the piles.”

Now imagine what those piles are going to be like this season for Bell and what opponents might do to get him off his game?

Bell, then opined on the dirty play of the rest of the AFC North.

“Umm, a couple, but obviously a lot of teams in our division really play that same way, so obviously I know that — I just was kind of ignorant to that at first because I didn’t think people played like that.”

Remember these words of wisdom after Bell was pulled over by police along with passenger LaGarrette Blount when the pair of RB’s tried to pull off their best impersonation of Cheech and Chong?

“I didn’t know that you could get a DUI for being high. I smoked two hours ago. I am not high anymore. I am perfectly fine. Why would I be getting high if I had to get on a plane to make it to my game?”

You can’t even make this stuff up.

Now that Bell has served his suspension and recovered from multiple injuries, he’s committed to taking his game to a new level (you only need to check him out on Twitter if you need to be reminded).

Oh, and a possible collaboration with the Wizard of Weed – Snoop Dogg.

Maybe Bell should be reminded that his team has dropped three straight to the Ravens and 5 of the 7 games since he’s been in Pittsburgh.

Bell is a lot of things but “smart” apparently isn’t one of them.

Hopefully ignorance isn’t bliss for this Dumb Bell.

And if he does get in his own way, great!

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Tony is 24x7 Networks, LLC's founder (the parent of EutawStreetReport.com and RussellStreetReport.com) His work has been featured on various sports websites and he is a regular guest on 105.7 The Fan and CBS Sports 1300. Among his favorite things in life are his wife, kids, family, friends, The Beatles, Breaking Bad, Gladiator, Guinness, Orange Crushes and Key West, not necessarily in that order. Follow Tony on Twitter @RSRLombardi. More from Tony Lombardi

Lombardi’s Way - A column from the 24×7 founder that focuses on the Ravens, the NFL, Baltimore, the world of sports or life’s inspirations.

Word on The Street - In the spirit of the CBS Sports Minute with Boomer Esiason, RSR brings you Word on The Street, a 90 second (or less) podcast on topics exclusively relating to the Baltimore Ravens.

Ravens Links - We’ll give you the best stories about the Ravens from around the web three times per week.

The Fanimal - If you are an animal about the Baltimore Ravens, then you are a Fanimal! Follow the Russell Street Report blog Fanimal Crackers!

The Edgar Awards - The Edgar Awards will range from the Maryland county that is home to the best Ravens fans to the best Ravens podcast; from the best collection of displaced fans to the best local craft brews that should be part of your next tailgating party.

The Road to RSR - Our writers explains their journeys as fans and how they came to write for our little corner of sports media.